Vol I/2015 HANSRAJ NEWSPAPER Published by VISION Society [email protected] INSIDE... “SOUVENIR ALACRITY 2K15” Page 2- Diwali Mela, White Cane Safety Day, Gandhi Jayanti - Moteram Satyagraha. Seniors welcomed Fresher’s; Student union organized Alacrity ‘15 with DJ ‘ACE AXE’ ALACRITY 2K15" held on 14th Page 3 - Academic Evolution of October in Hansraj College L.P our College, Seminar and Work- area, the Hotspot of the college, left shop organized by ORDINATEUR. fresher’s filled with a lifelong mem- ories of fun that they'll cherish al- Page 4 - Shale gas - The Answer ways. The party provided fresher’s a to India’s Energy Woes, Enactus at work - Project Boond. platform to confrontation with their seniors and make new friends, meet Page 5 - Tribute To “KALAM” SIR, people from all departments. Natural Philosophy and Physics, Organized by the student union of Corruption.- Is It Inevitable??. Hansraj College, ALACRITY - the fresher's party fascinated all the Page 6 - Interview of Saptak Chat- students of our college and nearly terjee and Hansraj Almuni 600 students turned up for the event. ‘Meenakshi Sheoran’. Despite some difficulties in managing such a huge crowd this Page 7 - Meet the Fresher’s, Let’s party turned out to be a huge delec- talk with Sirjan Ubha, Hard Work tation. There was a lively atmosphere and Success. as the students danced gracefully. The event was sponsored by ‘Zoom Page 8 - Opportunity Column, car’, ‘CHEM Academy’, ‘Brain Phone-in Counselling Launched!, humor’, ‘Mufti’, ‘Pehal’ Photography, Indian Super League. ‘Magic Pin’. Photo booth by Pixels and Magic Principal’s Message pin and Zoom car stalls entertained “In Indian students. LED screen was placed, constitution students followed the dancing steps the right of through the beats displayed visually. expression has It was an amazing event. The hosts been given an were very entertaining and caught i m p o r t a n t the attentions of students. place. Every men and Ankita Choudhary, world renowned fashion designer was present at the women have different ideas,but until “Immensely happy to be a proud Hansarian: well developed infrastructure; experienced lowed was Title Hunt – an event for and unless these ideas get channel of ex- event to promote her international fashion brand “SAAJ”. professors; remarkable L.P also the library. But a college diary would always be which all the fresher’s were eagerly pressions, these cannot be translated into waiting for. This event took place in the reality. Mass media has been grow- incomplete without those crazy friends whom we hold hands in hands to do various The event started with the host three rounds. In the first round all ing very fast and students have to be mischievous acts. In spite of all; being a fresher; I thank my seniors for the awesome the contestants performed ramp exposed to these media in a manner Karan singh and Aishra Bhatia addressing the crowd followed by a fresher's meet placing a platform to meet and interact with all the fresher’s which adds to walk and introduced themselves one which suits them in their own lan- by one. The first round was followed guage. dance performance by three students an incredible and memorable experience from the very first year of my college days - from first year. The event that fol- by a comedy act from Manik. Newspaper like ‘हंस VISION’ is a plat- ‘Khelena Bachaspati’ (Miss College Fresher.) ...continue to pg.7[3] form for students for showcasing the talent and creativity. SWACCH HANSRAJ SWASTH HANSRAJ I wish the 'VISION' society, success in Gun for glory Championship their attempt to connect all the stu- Mahatma Gandhi has said "Sanitation is more important than dents, societies and departments of independence". Cleanliness is an integral part for the well-being Hansraj College.” of the physical body, and for a focused mind. In remembrance to Gandhi ji’s words, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, launched India's biggest ever cleanliness drive, in which millions Innovation Projects of people and many college students participated. Following the pulse, a cleanliness drive was organized on October 2015-2016 1, 2015 by ‘Haritima’, The Environment Awareness Society of The results for this edition of the Hansraj College, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, in the college Innovation Project Scheme were premises. The agenda of the society was “Swacch Hansraj Swasth recently declared by the varsity. The Prerna Gupta Geetakshi Hansraj”- ‘Ek kadam swacchta ki orr’’ ...continue to pg.7[2] vision of University of Delhi states The Gun for Glory Shooting Championship, started by Gagan Narang, an that the desired goal must have some Olympic bronze medalist, seeks to encourage shooting enthusiasts. It was reasonably clear real world held for the fifth time from 06-13 September, 2015 in Pune. Two participants 309 lives saved Blood Donation Camp applications, to promote innovation - from Hans Raj- Prerna Gupta (who won 3 gold medals) and Geetakshi Dixit Blood Connect, in collaboration among young minds by introducing participated in it, and made the college proud by performing very well. with NSS Hansraj and AIIMS the ‘Innovation Project Scheme’ in Hospital, organized a blood 2012 has been successful in grab- donation camp in the college bing the attention and interests of A Voyage of Excellence: Padam Shri Shovana Ji premises on 29th September. While the students and faculty . The SPIC Macay Chapter Hansraj many people have false notions of scheme is ‘designed to enhance organized VIRASAT’15, on 12th having ill health effects of blood learning experience through stu- October in the College Auditorium. donation, the donations are usually dent’s participation. It inspires over Carrying forward the legacy of not half as many as expected. “If you entertained by professionals. The about their first thoughts after 300 projects which then submitted inviting the most renowned artists of don't believe us, then just give it a try camp was guided under well-trained donation. It was handed over to the by students and faculty of colleges the India to the College. This time and donate blood”, was the motto professional doctors, NSS Convener, NSS Convener as a memento. around the university. They were to Hansraj chapter had the privilege of with which the camp was publicized Dr. Baljeet Kaur, and students who It makes one feel immensely proud be conducted by team of 3 teachers hosting a beautiful Kathak Recital by through online and offline media to never let break the healthy environ- to see donors reach out to the world and 10 students, being able to en- the versatile artist Padam Shri encourage donations in larger ment for, and the safety of donors. with a pledge to make India free courage and support hands-on Shovana Narayan Ji. India’s most numbers. The theme of the camp was All those who donated were pro- from blood shortage, and to donate research by college teachers and celebrated and outstanding Kathak Gandhi Jayanti, for which the vided with the refreshments to in- to that person who needs blood for students. maestro of the present age. Well Rangoli and quotes were displayed. centivize their participations. In total a life to live, and smile and dream in. Given a curriculum which was known both as a choreographer and Frequently asked questions 103 units collected which will save Many donors registered themselves bounded by a discipline based performer. She blazed a trail in the about the health effects of blood 309 lives. as emergency donors with the Blood syllabus and strict timetables for field imbuing it with depth, maturity Padam Shri Shovana Narayan Ji performing at stage. donations and proficiency of doctors The camp held high an “I Donated” Connect, which made the event a lectures, the teachers and students and ennoblement. She was accompa- were raised by the public, which were banner, where the donors wrote huge success. did not have the time, or the grants, nied by Ustad Shakul Ahmed Khan, stating the beautiful line of L.M to consider new ways of learning. a table maestro in his field, who is Singh ‘Dushshan Bas karo Dharti ka The Innovation Project Scheme has known for his rhythmic precision chirharan mat karo’ which meant we The Hostel Day - Fresher’s proved to be an inevitable part of the and control over his instrument. On are the present day culprits who are Hostel seniors of the college help a hostel warden, the hostel manager, University since 2012 providing a vocals, Pt. Jwala Prasad a Hindustani destroying our mother Earth. grand fresher’s day for the new stu- the hostel in-charge, and some pro- big platform to students to showcase Classical vocalist known across the Kathak exponent enthralled the dents who have joined the hostel. It fessors enrolled with the college. The their talents with monetary grants, world. On Sarangi, Sh. Nasir Khan audience with her mesmerizing foot started in the evening at around 5:30 hostel secretary, who was hosting the an exposure like never before. Ji an eminent figure of his field. work, facial expression for which PM. The dress code for the fresher’s event, talked about the legacy and A project submitted by the faculty Padam Shri Shovana Ji performed crowd showed up in huge members in first year was white shirt and the traditions of the hostel with the members and students of Hans Raj her few best compositions which and applauded the artists with shorts, and the second and third year newcomers, and told them about College, under the name of “Device were ‘Draupadi Chirharan’ from Ma- standing ovation. After this the prin- students could wear anything of some of the hostellers who have for the Uniquely Abled (DUA)” has habharat and the life of Lord Bud- cipal Dr. Rama, presented special their choice. The celebrations started achieved great heights in several the evening. The newcomers were all made the cut, aiming towards dha through the eyes of Yashodhra gifts to the artists as a token of love with munching on delicious snacks. fields. After a lot of fun activities like praises about the grand welcoming “Helping the blind help themselves”. which was the most stunning part of for spending their valuable time. The The party got on the roll after an skit performances, singing and danc- by their seniors, and the day resulted The project aims at creating a device her act. It was of the strong notion event concluded with the vote of hour, when it was graced by the pres- ing competitions and paper dancing, in a stronger bonding among the which would help the visually that no two words are separate as she thanks from the SPIC Macay’s con- ence of the college principal Dr. the group ended the day with going hostel students. We hope the new- impaired ... continue to pg.7[1] concluded her performance by vener Dr. Aparna Garg. Rama, the hostel warden, the deputy for the movie “Katti Batti” later in comers have an amazing year ahead! “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” - Rabindra Nath Tagore. MEDLEY हंस VISION • Vol.I/2015 P2 Diwali Mela and the Little Hansarians On 16th October 2015, NSS their hair braided into various Hans Raj organized its annual colours. Delicious Bhelpuri from Diwali Mela. It was a grand the Bhelpuri stall was also very affair with various competi- tempting for all. Students played tions and food stalls. Beautiful multiple rounds of the 'Lucky handmade articles such as Seven' game. The game of lucky 7 wall hangings, diyas, pen was set up where in people had to stands and bookmarks made bet over a number lower or higher

by the volunteers were sold. For the the students even further. In Live than 7 or 7 itself. handmade dairies, student contacted a Music Students could request a song The Mela’s proceeds would be utilized lady who made and also sold them. that they wanted to be played and in for the Padhaku kids. Their own cre- The highlight of the Mela was the Dare to purpose, a student was sup- ative stall had put up all the craft ma- “golgappa eating competition”. It at- posed to propose a random stranger terial made by the volunteers and the tracted a lot of attention of students with a rose. team. The proceeds of the same will be that they rushed to participate. The Some seniors have a startup called utilised for fulfilling the needs of Pad- person who ate the maximum golgap- cake-o-frost. So they sold their cup haku kids. The event was successful in pas in 30 sec won a prize. ‘Dedicate a cakes to students and everybody loved spreading smiles and giving the stu- song’ stall and ‘Dare to Propose’ excited them. A lot of girls were seen getting dents a day off from studies.

By- Mukesh Pawar Hindi (H.) II Y National Cadet Cops : Uttrakhand Track 2015

Uttrakhand Track 2015 was organ- Ankit Kumar, and Sargent’s- Vikas dian Military Academy (IMA), For- ized by 29 UK BN from September Kumar, Sumit Kumar. In total, 534 est Research Institute (FRI), Kumao 14 to September 30 for Cadets from Cadets were selected from all over BN (Army Battalion), Rastriya In- all over India. Delhi is one of the 17 India. The trip consisted of four dian Military College (RIMC), N.C.C. Directorates in India, and seemingly arduous tracks and adven- C.M. Heritage, T.A. (Eco force) who Hansraj College, along with several turous visits to several sites. helps in plantation, Bhadarkali River other colleges of Delhi University, Dehradun was the site of base camp. and artillery visits. comes under the Delhi Directorate. The tracks: Bizapur to Gajuari 14.2 The students had a great time not Many students from NCC of kms. up & down by foot, Dehradun only learning but also having a lot of Hansraj College, Satyawati College, to Santaldevi Temple 15.7 kms. up fun along the way. This trip was a Shyam Lal College and S.G.N.D. and down by foot, Dehradun to success in terms of what knowledge Khalsa College availed the Maldevta 21 kms. with bus and 7.1 and experience it wanted to provide opportunity of being a part of this kms. by foot, Dehradun to Mus- the students with, as the students felt trip. A total of 7 officers were se- soorie to Hathipaon to Vinor Hill to more confident and knowledgeable lected from Hansraj NCC: SUO- Cloud ends 34 kms. with bus and when they returned. For some of Digvijay Singh, JUO’s-Ravikant, 12.4 kms. with foot up and down. them, it was the most adventurous The Social Night: Hansraj meets Miranda Vikram Singh, Vivek Tomar and Following were the sites visited: In- trip they have ever went on. Hansraj hostel annually celebrates a social night with the hostel students of Miranda House. The night is celebrated with various events and competitions which help the students get to know each other better for furthering a socially more advanced experienced of being in the north White Cane Safety Day: A walk for ‘EQUALITY’ campus of Delhi University. This year, it was celebrated on October 4, 2015. n 15th October 2015 for the first Around 80 students from the hostel participated enthusiastically. The timeO in the history of Hansraj function began with introducing the newcomers. Then, the entire group College an event i.e. White cane safety was separated into pairs of one boy and one girl by randomly picking chits day held which was organized by out of a bowl. Several fun events like dialogue performance, paper dance, Equal Opportunity Cell with the joint couple dance, etc. followed, and the students had immense fun throughout effort of Enabling Unit & So- the function. Sandeep from B.Sc. Physical Sciences first year won the title ciety of General Awareness, where of the best couple along with his partner Aena. It was certainly a they promoted for a safe memorable night in campus for the students. environment for the blind students and people to walk safely on roads and Chuppi Todo Baithak to make people aware to help and sup- port the visually challenged people in Enabling Unit convener Dr. Rajesh They were-: participated in this event and she N.S.S: Collection Drive their daily life. For conducting Sharma along with co-conveners Ms. 1. Blind Fold walk quoted that “Helping visually chal- NSS Hansraj organised a Saree and Later, on the same day, there was a this event they organized a peace rally Parul Pant, Dr. Chetna Gupta, and Dr. 2. Name & Fame lenged students will make students Paper Collection Drive in collabora- Chuppi Todo Baithak where people where 200(approx.) students par- Vandana Singh has initiated the 3. Kaisa yeh Paisa to realize yourself a Good human tion with the NGO Goonj on 7th from 'Not Just A Piece of Cloth ticipated and marched throughout the March with their valuable token of 4. Jhakkas Talkback being and a responsible citizen to the October' 2015. This charitable event (NJPC)' by Goonj came to spread college as well as to the road connect- words of wisdom about this day. They country.” Even Dr. Satendra Srivastava attempted to collect donations from awareness on menstruation and to ing kamla Nagar and Malkaganj to informed the students that this day About 300 students participated in Faculty of Philosophy Department across the college in order to aid the break the taboos surrounding it. Hansraj college where joined students was celebrated after the joint resolu- these games and enlightened Hansraj College has also participated poor sections with them, targeting They told us about how women use made voice to reach to the people tion made by the United Nations since themselves with chocolates after suc- in the event and blessed us with his women primarily. The teachers as ash, gunny bags, rags, etc. for menses. about the awareness of helping visually 1964. In 2011 this day was also named cessfully completing the given tasks. positive attitude to the event. Students well as the students donated A lot of students initially unwilling challenged people to cross the road. as Blind Americans Equality Day by All the volunteers who were in the are very keen to organize this event recyclable papers and sarees that to talk about it, took to the forefront All the members of both societies President Barrack Obama. march were provided refreshments. every year with full enthusiasm and were in good condition, in large by the end of the seminar. It was an joined this movement and made the Apart from the peace rally many fun The convener of Society of General commitment. numbers. enriching experience for all. people to know about this noble cause. events were organized. Awareness Dr. Preeti Dharmaraha also “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” - Albert Einstein. MELANGE हंस VISION • Vol.I/ 2015 P3

Academic Evolution of Hansraj College Seminar on Skill and Personality Development Hansraj College, I often wonder, if it is first edition of this Newsletter. I am Till then, there were only 32 female With the aim of all over personality development and enhancing just a college building or a live entity. I taking this as an appropriate opportu- students enrolled for M. A. classes. The professional skills, Society Of General Awareness organized an event on think, I ponder, I dream and draw the nity to apprise the students of the jour- beginning of 80’s witnessed addition of 28th September,2015 at 12.40 PM in NR2 (Main building ). The conclusion that Hansraj College has a ney of evolution of the academic soul of M. A. Economics. Thereafter, M. Com. program was to guide the students for internships, jobs and interviews and soul and is not just a building made of our college. and B. Sc. (Hons.) were added in the also to find out the unique quality in themselves which make them bricks and mortar. Way back, on 25th May, 1948, DAV curriculum in 1987. With the start of different and better than others and to convert themselves into a brand. Established on 26th July 1948, a con- Managing Committee unanimously next session, an equipped Electronics The art of managing and basic employment skills were well framed by the chief speaker Mr.kamal Seth, founder of stituent college of University of Delhi, passed a resolution that a new college lab was made functional while B. Com. human circle organization. The event turned out to be a fruitful one as it was focused on communication, personal our college has been contributing to the shall be opened in Delhi, to be named as (Pass) was discontinued. brand management and how to achieve excellence in the competitive world. development of emotionally balanced Hansraj College. The most befitting ed- To keep pace with the changing envi- intellectuals with above board moral ucationist, Dr. G. L. Dutta was chosen ronment, the Honours course in Com- values, who are concerned about the so- to be the first Principal of the College, puter Science was added with the start A Talk on Bacterial Cellulose and its Applications cial problems and are up-to-date with which had a humble start in two rooms of 1998-99 session. Scienza Di Vita: The Life Science various industrial sectors along with the very latest developments in technol- in the premises of DAV School, Chi- By now, our college is almost like a mini Society of Hansraj College, organized the production, scale-up, purification ogy and drift in the culture. tragupta Road; offering only two university, shaping the future of more its inaugural lecture for the session and characterization were discussed. The College has been providing a liberal courses, Prep. and B.A. (Pass). Mr. than 5000 students and grooming 2015-16 on October 12, 2015. The The program commenced by lighting and nurturing atmosphere for academic Anand Prakash was the first student them into the future builders of our program was hosted by the president of the lamp and a recitation of growth over almost last seven decades. enrolled in the college. Honours courses country and brand ambassadors of our of the society, Aena Mehta. Professor Saraswati Vandana. The president then Here, teaching & learning is an inno- in Mathematics, Economics, English, values globally. R.K.Saxena, Head of the Dept. Of welcomed the audience with her vative amalgam of traditional and Sanskrit, Philosophy, History and In my 35 years of association with the Microbiology, South Campus speech. Thereafter, Prof. Saxena had a short interactive session with the modern methodologies, resulting in be- Hindi were introduced. The college college, starting as a first year student addressed the audience. Prof. Rajen- disciplinary and Applied Sciences for students. A small token of appreciation coming a natural choice for students. started the classes for M.A. Sanskrit, in 1981, and then as a teacher since dra Kumar Saxena is teaching at 3 years. The topic of the lecture was was then given to the honorable The commitment of the college towards Hindi and Mathematics in 1949-50, 1987, I have lived and grown with University of Delhi for the last 40 years. He established the Department “BACTERIAL CELLULOSE: A GOLDEN speaker. Dr. Himanshu, the convener holistic growth of the individuals has while B. Com. (Pass) was started in this temple of learning. I am indebted BIOPOLYMER WITH IMMENSE of the Life Science Society concluded been able to attract the best students in 1953-54. While History (Hons.) was to the Almighty for giving me the op- of Microbiology at South Campus and headed it for more than 13 years, he INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS”. the session and delivered the vote of academics, sports, and co-curricular ac- added in 1956-57, session 1962-63 portunity to be a part of this movement Importance of bacterial cellulose in has been the Dean, Faculty of Inter- thanks. tivities. witnessed the introduction of B. Com. called Hansraj College and pray that The conducive environment of the col- (Hons.); wherein a batch of 40 students being an Hansrajian, I get strength to lege has been instrumental in very suc- was enrolled. In the very next year, M. imbibe the values of selflessness, truth- cessfully meeting the challenges of Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology fulness, self-discipline, commitment Physics and Electronics Department Visit NPL and NSC diversity among the students in terms and Anthropology were also started. and service. I wish to of gender, regional & economic back- Continuing the journey of expansion, use my skills to transfer ground, capabilities, talent, special as well as in light of ever increasing de- the knowledge and needs and aspirations. The mission of mand, the Management decided to add strength of character, the college is “Tamso Ma Jyotirga- M.A. History and B. Sc. (Hons.) in which this institution maya”; Lead us from Darkness to Geology in the session 1968-69. has filled in me, to the Light. The college is a firm believer of After almost three decades of serving the coming generations. the philosophy of expanding the under- society and producing best of students, standing of the self through education. the college became co-educational for By- Dr. Preeti Dharmarha Associate Professor, I just could not resist being a part of the undergraduate courses also in 1976. Department of Mathematics

A Seminar on Career Counseling, ORDINATEUR Ordinateur, the Computer Science introduced the guest to the students. professional to the students. Then, he society of Hans Raj College, organ- Mr. Adib, then, requested the guest spoke about the various topics in The Physics and Electronics Depart- science to space science, all the instru- which the researchers helped the stu- ized a career counseling session on to address the students and Computer Science. He focused on ment of Hans Raj College visited the ments are designed. This is one of the dents understand well. The students National Physical Laboratory and the best place in India for students to get were enthralled to see the Radio and October 1, 2015 in Room NR-2, enlighten them with his proficient M.C.A. entrance tests and their syl- National Science Center on its open the flavor of new and interesting Astronomy Science Division of the with the invited speaker labi. He also mentioned the day which was celebrated on researches. As per the NPL rules, laboratory, which analyzes the Dr. Ritukar Chaddha, top colleges which offer September 30, 2015. National Hans Raj College decided to take 30 ionosphere and Earth protection from M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.C.A. in India. He also Physical Laboratory is the National students (23 majoring in Physics; 7 space. After spending about three and Ph.D. in Fuzzy Logic. inspired students to pursue Metrology Institute of India and a majoring in Electronics) and 6 teach- hours in NPL, the department visited He has worked as a their goals & interests and premier research laboratory in the field ers on 'first come, first serve' basis. The the National Science Centre (also Visiting Faculty in a col- guided them about the cor- of Physical Sciences. All the physical department visits NPL every year. known as National Science Museum). lege affiliated to GGSIP porate world. parameters and standards are Third year students are allowed to oc- They engaged themselves with the for B.C.A/M.C.A and He ended his talk by quot- examined and analyzed by NPL. The cupy the seats. The department many science based exercises that B.Tech classes. He has ing a story of one of his SI system in India was established by arranged a bus to the laboratory, and NSC had to offer them, and a lot of written a number of own students, who has be- NPL in 1958. NPL is working in var- reached it at 10:00 AM. Students were posters that were on display there. As books and is presently come very successful. After ious experimental field of Physics. guided by reputed researchers. Many per students' remarks, the visit was working as the Director of the guest’s talk, Mrs. Covering research from material informative posters were on display, quite an enriching experience. Landmark Institute. He is Harmeet Kaur, H.O.D, also the founder and CEO of a new advices with regards to the possible Computer Science, gave a vote of Here is what one student had to say about the visit: “Firstly, I would like to thank my teachers for organizing IT company “MeriPadhai.com”. He career options for the students. Dr. thanks and presented the speaker this educational trip and giving me a chance to visit such great sites. I was eager to visit NPL since two years continues to evolve as an education- Chaddha began his talk by enquiring with a memento on behalf of the so- as it has very sophisticated instruments. A great deal of research is always going on there. NPL is serving India ist to serve the nation. the students about their interest in ciety. This was a great success as stu- since the last 6 decades. I was fortunate to visit it. I might not have learnt a lot that I can directly make use of, The seminar begun with a welcome Mathematics and Logic. He dents learned a lot about the but seeing the people enrolled there and their devotion towards science certainly inspired me. These visits are address given by Mr. Adib. He narrated a significant part of the professional world they look forward like seeds for success in our life. Spending even a few hours at such places is very useful.” welcomed the guest speaker and story of his becoming a reputed to entering.

OBITUARY Lumen Society Kicks Off Hans Raj college mourns its great loss of the greatly loved and respected The Lumen Society, Department of ORDINATEUR organized WEB will give many revolutionary appli- Late Mr. Balwant Singh, whom we lost on October 10, Physics and Electronics held its cations in coming future. 2015. His term with us as a Lab Assistant in the Physics inauguration on October 08, 2015. Another talk was presented by Dr. DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Department was certainly a wave of happiness. His loveable The society had invited the reputed Ashok Kumar who is a professor in Amidst the urgent need and grow- attendees. On September 23, the character would be greatly missed and his contributions to Dr. V.K. Jain, Head of Amity Insti- Physics and Astrophysics depart- ing demands for websites, and the first day of the event, Shobhit the college forever remembered. He is in our prayers and tute of Advanced Research and ment of DU, specialised on Detec- swiftly growing field of Computer Aggarwal, Purnima Yadav and we extend our best wishes to his family. Studies (AIARS), Amity University, tors to detect very small and high Science, ORDINATEUR, the Vishal Pandey of third year C.S. de- Uttar Pradesh, who the Principal energy particles. He explained Computer Science Society of Han- partment spoke on relevant topics of Hans Raj college mourns its great loss of the greatly loved and respected herself felicitated by presenting to working of detectors . The talk com- sraj College conducted a 4-day HTML. On the second day, Late Mr. Prashant Minj, whom we lost on September 29, 2015. His term him a Tulsi plant. He gave an intro- pleted with vote of thanks from so- workshop on Web Devel- Purnima Yadav with us as a Student of 1st year in the Physics Department ductory talk on microchips and ciety. The event was an inspiring one opment in room NR-2. and Jatin Aggar- was certainly a wave of happiness. His loveable character Nanotechnology. He discussed for the students, and gave them a About 60 second and third wal taught the would be greatly missed and his contributions to the various ways of developing sense of an optimistic start. The new year students from the students certain college forever remembered. He is in our prayers and we microchips and claimed its various members look forward to an enrich- Computer Science aspects of CSS. extend our best wishes to his family. applications. He ended the talk by ing and productive year. concluding that Nanotechnology Department joined quite On the third day enthusiastically, along with of the event, 10 volunteers assisting September 28, Workshop on Bioinformatics them. Volunteers from Swapnil Ojha and The Zoology department organized to identify the structures of proteins, second year, Paras Jain, Paras Jain a workshop on “Bioinformatics: Ho- and understand the docking of pro- Ashita Diwan, Mridula explained basic mology Modelling of Protein Struc- teins and its respective ligands to the Garg, Swapnil Ojha, and from third topics related to JavaScript. The tures and Protein-Ligand Docking” students of departments of Botany year, Shobhit Aggarwal, Vishal workshop culminated with PHP and on September 28, 2015 under the and Zoology. With increase in the Pandey, Purnima Yadav, Jatin Ag- MySQL being taught to students on aegis of D.B.T. Star College pro- number of physiological disorders garwal, Sherab, Prateek of the C.S. the final day by Shobhit Aggarwal, gram. A lecture on the modern use that have either mutated protein(s) department came forward to help Vishal Pandey and Prateek of third of computer tools to structurally de- or misfolded protein(s), the work- the students with organzing the year C.S. department. fine proteins, probably the most shop was also aimed at inculcating in workshop. Students who wished to Assignments were given to students important of all biological students the scientific temper to get share their considerable knowledge at the end of every day’s session for compounds was delivered to much of a directional approach in under- about Web Development spoke on the purpose of practicing. Learning interest of the students by Dr. D. standing the disorders right. With various topics like HTML, CSS, was the primary incentive of this Mohanty of National Institute of 30 students from both the depart- JavaScript, PHP and MySQL under workshop, and its successful organi- Immunology, a pioneer in the field ments participating in the workshop, the guidance of teachers. The impor- zation enabled the students to learn of bioinformatics.The workshop was the teachers and students of the tant and basic topics were covered many new and important things aimed at providing hands-on expe- Zoology department did a great job quite efficiently as stated by the about Web Development. riences on using computer softwares in pulling off a successful event. Truth is ever to be found in simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things. - Newton. INNOVATION हंस VISION • Vol.I/ 2015 P4 ENACTUS AT WORK! - Project Boond ADAPT, adopt a Plant

One more event in the campus of Hansraj on 29th Sept 2015, ADAPT BY LEADERS FOR TOMMOROW. The event was based on the noble cause of plantation, they planted around 65 saplings in the campus. Their targeted areas for plantation were lawn near amphithe- ater and playground area. The event was led by Payal LFT college head and co-head Abhishek. Around 80 volunteers came up for the noble cause and event be- came successful in its plantation drive and grabbing the attention as well. The event was executed well by its members - added a source!!

The previous year brought a lot of talented members come new ideas with the idea of providing them with glory to Enactus Hans Raj. Its and a renewed sense of enthusiasm. low-cost water purifiers make clean ‘ILLUMINATE’ An Entrepreneurial Talk sincere year-long efforts at the The members hope that this year drinking water accessible to and af- ILLUMINATE recently organized Enactus India National Competition would be even more rewarding than fordable for them. by Entrepreneurial Cell in Hansraj 2015 invested in the team’s Project the last, and that they are able to College along with Eureka on Boond and Project Mithaas helped positively impact and transform lives The project has been success- 3rd October 2015 .A platform it secure the 3rd position at the of those in need while creating fully implemented and has greatly bringing together young and bud- national level. Project Boond aims to young leaders to take on the world. solved the problem of clean drinking ding entrepreneurs from diverse provide access to clean drinking Project Boond is an initiative by water for many. The team is working fields designed to emulate the water to the unprivileged through Enactus Hansraj to provide the towards spreading awareness about process of the growth of an idea to a purifiers that do not use electricity unprivileged masses, who cannot water sanitation and its need. full-fledged startup and providing a and Project Mithaas establishes bee- afford purifiers available in the Production of these purifiers is 360 degree and holistic experience. keeping as an alternate source of market, with an easy access to clean carried out by an intellectually The aim of the workshop was to cre- income for the farmers. Team drinking water through the challenged community under NGO ate awareness about the intricacies members representing the college at production of low cost water Samvedna in Delhi. The community related to entrepreneurship, scripting the competition attest to the event purifiers that run without electricity. is being empowered in a manner that a Business Model, marketing and fi- being exhilarating and satisfying in The water purifiers are based on a will ensure an improvement in their nance. addition to being a memorable multi-stage Carbon Filter – UF livelihood by instilling in them a The biggest question arises in a learning experience. Membrane purification system sense of confidence and a belief that young entrepreneur's brain is "What Enactus Hans Raj followed a which gives pure water and protects they are accepted by the society, is a startup and how to go about it? rigorous recruitment process this against water-borne diseases. along with providing them a finan- According to Chiraag Kapil, Co- important lesson to innopreneurs end of my life in DU but now he year, carefully choosing new mem- The students, during their need- cial stability. Founder Leaf at Illuminate it's a "Competition is for losers. In com- thanks his seniors for rejecting him bers from a pool of immensely assessment survey, found out that the With the expansion and growth op- group of people who come together petition people have price competi- because had they not rejected him, skillful aspirant entrepreneurs people living in slum areas in Delhi portunities that the Enactus team vi- to do something valuable and mean- tion which erodes profits and leaves he would not be here at this platform willing to make the world around are mainly occupied with manual sualizes, Project Boond has the ingful."What is the biggest reason no scope for innovation. Monopoly providing professional services in the them a better place. A new session work that does not pay enough to potential to solve a major clean- for one's success? It’s his or her is success. You create monopoly not field of art. hence brings to Enactus a new team, sustain their lives. They are depend- water crisis that is faced by thou- team." "Most people think a startup through success but through innova- The event covered stories about which undoubtedly retains the old ent on the municipal taps for water sands of people in the city alone is a tech company. It is not a tech tion." e.g. Google. struggle, challenges and hardships spirit and unflinching zeal of the supply, which is often not fit for every day. company, it is a tech driven com- Gaurav Singh-Business Develop- that people face in their path to suc- society. With the new pool of drinking purposes. So they came up pany."Vardan Walia, North Head ment Head, Josh Talks defined Josh cess. The students are hoping more Oyo Rooms removed one of the in one line as Inspiration made ac- such events are organized in the col- biggest fears of a starter by telling cessible to the youth and asked them lege providing them an interface WOMEN Power, Nation’s Power startup is an idea that has magic to to use this is time to act upon and with the practical world beyond create wonders whether simple or show tangible results of their efforts. books and help learn from others ex- With sheer elegance, a determined 25 years. technology driven, hardly matters, all The event ended by a truly motiva- periences. They want societies to brow and resoluteness trailing, Ms. She also threw light on the that matters its uniqueness and tional talk with Rahul Maheswari- bring together bright minds of en- Rekha Aggarwal walked in as the POCSO Act, 2012, which power to influence lives .. Founder, Artist at Work Productions trepreneurs to give talks that are guest speaker for the introductory the state seeks to spread "Don't enter a market, create a mar- who has recently completed his idea-focused, and on a wide range of event of Women Development Cell, awareness about. It is elabo- ket. Don't create monopoly because graduation from Hansraj College subjects, to foster learning, inspira- Hans Raj College. Having com- rated as Prevention of Chil- it sounds nice. Do something differ- .As a fresher, he had expectations of tion and wonder – and provoke con- pleted her graduation in English dren from Sexual Offences ent. Lest you will end up competing a lot of creative societies in college. versations that matter at the end of Literature from the St. Stephen's Act, 2012. She discussed with prices." Nishchal Dua, Founder Being rejected by every society and the day as said by Payal, a first year College, and LLB from the Law about the general problems of questions from her listeners, Amicus Shopping Assistant gave an he started thinking if this was the B.com Hons. Student. Faculty, University of Delhi, she has faced by people (and women espe- which marked the success of the now been practicing for more than cially) like Domestic Violence, Sex- event. Her interactive session gave 25 years as a lawyer in the High ual Harassment, Sexual Offences the attendees some food for thought Court of Delhi. against children and also made the to mull over, having made them Shale gas – The Answer to India’s Energy Woes She started the session with a word attendees aware of the immediate more conscious and well informed on Domestic Violence, the words relief measures available under the than before. There could not have India’s energy sector has always been likely to increase from 22.5% in with much deeper connotations than Indian Penal Code and other legis- been a better start to mark the com- in a state of perennial deficit, with FY12 to 54.2% in FY22.In addition most of the attendees knew. She dis- lations. mencement of the activities of the demands far exceeding the sup- to this India’s thermal energy sector cussed several real life cases which Within a session spreading over for Women Development Cell, Hans plies. This has forced our policymak- is in a perilous state. Having said she has come across in her career of several hours, she entertained a lot Raj College. ers to resort to imports which in turn that, the beaurocratic inadequacy, have burdened our economy with political indecision and crony capi- seemingly insurmountable debts. A talism are partly to be held responsi- 100 PAISE makes a UPPEE - MONEY MATTERS recent study states that 78.75% of ble in addition to the unfavorably India’s crude oil demands are skewed demand to supply ratio. compensated with imports. This India's January 2015 imports in- means that in the current fiscal year, cluded 12.76 million tonnes of pow- India will have to spend a staggering ergenerating thermal coal and 2.40 ramics, glass, chemicals, textiles, USD 115 billion to meet the nation’s million steelmaking coking coal, ac- pharmaceuticals and diamond in- ever cording to the data from a joint dustries, among others like the increasing oil consumption as per the study by Tata Steel and the Steel household and automobile segments current barrel rate which is slated to Authority of India Ltd. Given the have the potential to further boost increase steadily. state of the supply deficit and heavy Stock Guru city gas demand as well. Breaking Brands E-TALK The import dependent oil industry is reliance on imports, it becomes im- The Investment and Finance Cell, The Marketing and HR Cell, De- The Department of Commerce, Once gas is cheap and widely avail- just one part of India’s grim energy perative for India to harness all it’s Department of Commerce, Hans partment of Commerce, Hans Raj Hans Raj College, organized a panel able, it is possible to consider dealing scenario. The country’s natural gas energy resources, including shale gas, Raj College organised Stock Guru - organised Breakin Brands - an inter discussion "E-Talk: where revolu- with the “last mile” problem of pro- market is also reeling under shortage appropriately. The unlocking of do- a freshers' inter-college mock stock college marketing competition. tionaries plot the future" on 19th viding home refuelling kits so con- of supplies. In the last fiscal quarter mestic shale gas can help India meet competition yesterday on 9th Octo- The competition comprised of two October 2015, Monday in the col- sumers can fill up natural-gas 38% of the gas demand was unmet. its growing energy demand, besides ber 2015. The competition com- main rounds - the prelims which was lege auditorium. The topic for the powered cars in their own garages. As a result, the dependence on LNG reducing its dependence on expen- prised of two main rounds - the a marketing based case study and the discussion was "Current start-up In addition, under an exploration in- imports has increased and there has sive energy imports and the energy prelims and the finals, which were finals. It witnessed a footfall of over ecosystem in India". centive scheme, companies receive been an underutilization of gas-con- import bill. According to the experts, further divided into two rounds 300 participants, who represented The panelists for the event were Mr. subsidies for arranging drilling and suming industries, particularly in the there are many basins in India with each. colleges from all over Delhi. Alok Vaish, CFO, yatra.com, Mr. hydraulic fracturing equipment. power and fertilizer sectors. Addi- rich shale energy reserves. But for After two intensely occupying After two intensely occupying Rohit Chawla, founder, iLabs and Other countries such as Algeria, tionally, the existing gas-based units the time being six such basins have rounds, the results were declared, rounds, the results were declared, shopsberry.com, and Mr. Umang Poland and China are currently in have to rely on expensive alternative been identified wherefrom extraction with the prize money and goodies with the prize money and goodies Kumar, president, cardekho.com and the process of framing new regula- fuels such as naphtha, diesel, furnace is possible. They are Cambay, Assam- from Worlds of Wonder being dis- from Worlds of Wonder being dis- co-founder, gaadi.com. The modera- tory policies, which includes quicker oil and LNG to meet demand. The Arakan, Gondwana, Krishna-Go- tributed on the spot. tributed on the spot. tor for the discussion was Vinayak land approvals and tax-free imports gas shortage problem has been ag- davari, Kaveri, and the IndoGangetic The winners were as follows: The winners were as follows: Singla, a commerce student from the of equipment. In 2010, China cre- gravated by dwindling production plain.India also has a healthy shale First position - Aarush Jain and Winners: Ishan Ambardar and Uj- college. ated a National Gas Shale levels in the KG-D6 block. There- gas recovery rate which hovers Rohan Bhatia from SSCBS; jawal Chugh, NSIT, First runner-up: Main topic discussed: The current Taking cue from these steps, the fore, the construction of new gas- somewhere around as compared to First runner-up: Sankalp Vohra Vasudha Bassi and Veni Arora, entrepreneurial ecosystem, How to India’s government and entrepre- based units, particularly in the power the recovery rate of a mere 30% as- from Sri Venkateswara College; and SRCC. go about failures and Funding. Many neurs must consider the immense sector, which were allocated supplies sociated with conventional oil and Secind runner-up: Gagandeep Second runner-up: Priyanka Banthia other points were discussed. untapped potential of India’s shale from the block has been stalled. This gas. A case in point is Gujarat where Singh from SGGSCC. and Shikhar Lohia, SSCBS. The The audience listened to the discus- gas reserves as a viable means that the country’s dependence the development of gas infrastruc- The competition gave the students competition was effective in giving sion keenly, and asked various ques- energy alternative. on imported gas is likely to increase ture led to the application of gas in an insight into the nitty gritties of the students a chance to enhance tions from the panelists, it helped considerably. The share of imported new sectors such as industrial and By- Subhomay Saha the finance world. their problem tackling skills. broaden their horizons. Geology (H.) II Y gas in India’s total gas supplies is commercial establishments in the ce- “Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” - Abraham Lincoln EDITORIAL हंस VISION • Vol.I/ 2015 P5 Kalam Sir is no more. When I heard speeches he remarked—‘We have AGNI series missiles. But these 2020, Beyond 2020 and Target 3 a non-descript place reached the poignant way- this sad news on radio, I could not guided missiles but misguided criticisms are not very convincing. Billion; PURA: Innovative Solu- pinnacle of such a meaningful suc- 8. This is the story of a lad who sold believe this. What an incidence that human beings.’ Our past experiences of our neigh- tions Towards Sustainable Develop- cess without compromising his in- newspapers to help his brother, a teacher has lost his life among his In all his speeches he emphasized bouring countries have not been ment, he identified five areas for tegrity. His simple and heart whose sister, Zohara mortgaged her students, while delivering a lecture. the significance of human values by good. If any country attack on us integrated development of India viz. touching speeches and writings will gold bangles for his engineering fees, It took seven days to normalize my- quoting the words of Martin Luther then we cannot defend ourselves by food-security, education, health, continue to inspire the coming gen- whose mother feed her last chapatti self because it seemed that I have lost King Jr’s – “The biggest crisis of this excuse that we are very poor electricity and technology. Kalam erations. Some of his thoughts that and kept herself hungry. This story my own father, my own teacher, who present generation is the crises of and peace loving country, please do emphasized the urgency of rural de- he wrote and delivered in his various will end with me, for I have no in- taught me through his books like human values.” Therefore, it is our not attack on us. Therefore it be- velopment for a better India. He re- speeches are followings- heritance in the worldly sense. I have Wings of Fire, Ignited Minds, Forge duty to nurture and inculcate ethical comes necessary for us to make our established the Gandhian slogan 1. When a difficulty arises be the acquired nothing, built nothing - no your Future, My Journey: Trans- values as well as technical skills in army strong by upgrading Science that ‘the soul of India lives in vil- caption of it and defeat it. Let the family, sons, and daughters. ... I do forming Dreams into Actions. I had school children. and Technology. Dr. Kalam did it by lages.’ He opined that India can’t be difficulty know that you are too diffi- not wish to set myself as an example the opportunity to listen and interact Being even a scientist he did not infusing the aphorism- “Only a developed nation without rural de- cult to defeat. to others, but I believe that a few with him in the years 2000, 2003 and have any negative attitude towards 2. Dreams are not those which you souls may draw inspirations and 2010 at Vigyan Bhawan, University religion because he did not perceive see in your sleep but are those which come to balance that ultimate satis- of Delhi and Teen Murti Library re- science and religion as contradictory do not let you sleep. faction which can only be found in spectively. After meeting him I real- domains. He wrote in his Autobiog- TRIBUTE 3. When I enter into my laboratory the life of the spirit. ized that how a hard worker scientist raphy, Wings of Fire pg. 15.- then I leave all of my worries outside There is no doubt that his behaved like a ‘saint’. “I wonder why some people tend just as my father took off his shoes thoughts and teachings will echo in Kalam Sir was a man courage, to see science as something which strength respects strength.”TO into“KALAM” the velopment. The migrationSIR from vil- outside when he entered into the the heart, mind and soul of every In- conviction and commitment who in- takes man away from God. As I look minds of scientists and politicians. lages to cities is a big problem in mosque for prayer. dian. Mother India has lost her true spired not only the young scientists at it, the path of science can always In this context he side-lined the India because it badly affects the 4. Courage is the highest virtue be- son. The real tribute will be that of ISRO and DRDO but also stu- wind through the heart. For me, sci- view of even the great economist urban infrastructure and also de- cause in the absence of it one cannot when we inculcate his teachings and dents and teachers of schools, col- ence has always been the path to Prof. Amartya Sen, who said that stroys the fabric of joint family sys- practice other virtue. philosophy of work culture in our leges and universities. Even while spiritual enrichment and self-reali- May 1998, Pokhran-2 nuclear test tem. Rural development is the only 5. Thinking is capital, enterprise is life. We assure you SIR we shall do holding the post of President, he sation.” was ‘ill conceived.’ (For detail, see solution to this problem. He started the way, and hard work is the solu- it definitely. worked as an apolitical figure across This view was well endorsed by Ignited Minds, pg. 109-10). PURA (Providing Urban Amenities tion. A tribute from a all political parties. His simple but famous scientist Einstein in a differ- This does not mean that Dr. in Rural Area) to serve the same 6. Indian youth must de-learn self- teacher who has lost powerful speeches and inspiring ent way- “Science without religion Kalam was not concerned about purpose. defeating way of life. one of the most in- writings have always ignited young is a lame and religion without sci- socio-economic issues like poverty, Kalam Sir was a man of action. 7. A good book is equal to hundred spiring TEACHER minds. Being a scientist, he was well ence is blind.” health, education, and unemploy- There is hardly any difference friends but a good friend is equal to of Science and Hu- cautious that in the race of technical There are some thinkers who criti- ment. He was deeply involved in the among his thought, speech and ac- whole library. manity. development we should not forget cized Kalam as ‘being hawkish ’ be- solution of these problems. In his tion. This is the reason that a person And finally, at the last page of his By-Dr. Satyendra Srivastava the value of humanity. In one of his cause he led the developments of books like Ignited Minds, India belonging to a very poor family and autobiography, he wrote in a very Email: [email protected] atural Philosophy and Physics Is It Not Our Problem? European Migrant Crisis atural philosophy (derived the difference between Natural Phi- The study of Natural Philosophy seeks Europe witnessed a most severe refugee crisis in the sum-- lum seekers to each EU state, to redistribute 60,000 peo- from the Latin phrase, philosophia nat- losophy and itself. A Physicist al- to explore the cosmos by any means mer of 2015, with more refugees coming in than during ple who had arrived in Greece, Hungary, and Italy. Pre- uralisN) is the philosophical study of ways believes in Natural Philosophy necessary to understand the universe. the Second World War era. The Syrian population found vious attempts to craft a coherent approach were nature and the physical universe. and predicts that Natural Philosophy Some ideas presuppose that change is Application of the term "Natural shall take over all aspects of science a reality. Although this may seem itself at the centre of struggles amongst the regime, rebel thwarted by competing for national interests and insis- Philosophy" preceded the contempo- and umbrella them within itself. One obvious, there have been some groups and other extremist factions. All these groups are tence by some countries, mainly the former ommunist rary discipline called natural science can understand this process like this: philosophers who have denied the responsible for some of the most abominable war crimes countries which object to having policies imposed upon (i.e. empirical science). Empirical The empirical data itself will be de- concept of metamorphosis, such as committed against humanity, their methods including the them by others. science historically developed out of termined by understanding the theo- Plato's predecessor Parmenides and use of chemical warfare, mass executions, large-scale tor- The Visegrad Four, i.e. Czech Republic, Hungary, Slo- Natural Philosophy. retical aspects. later Greek philosopher Sextus Em- ture, and repeated deathly attacks on civilians. An esti- vakia, and Poland, downright rejected the refugee quota. From the mid-19th century, when it The term ‘Science’ gained its piricus, and perhaps some Eastern mated one-third of the Syrian population has been These countries feel that distribution of migrants should became increasingly unusual for sci- contemporary meaning when philosophers. George Santayana, in displaced within the country itself while over 4,000,000 take place on a voluntary basis. They have also demanded entists to contribute to both Physics experimental science and the study his Skepticism and Animal Faith, at- have had to flee the country. A lot of these refugees, about the borders of the Schengen Area to take more security and Chemistry, "natural philosophy" scientific method became a special- tempted to show that the reality of ninety-five percent, have been given refuge to by neigh- measures and protect against smugglers while also de- came to mean only Physics. Isaac ized branch of study apart from Nat- change cannot be proven. If his bouring countries namely Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, vising a way to streamline returning refugees to their Newton's book Philosophiae Naturalis ural philosophy. In an axioms of reasoning is sound, it follows that to Egypt and Iraq. The Arab states of the Persian Gulf, countries of origin. The Hungarian Prime Minister Vik- Principia Mathematica (1687), whose Natural Philosophy, the Law of be a Physicist, one must restrain one's Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman, tor Orban has warned that the growing Muslim influx title translates in English to "Mathe- Causality, Causality is described by skepticism enough to trust one's together have accepted zero refugees, and this failure has is threatening Europe’s “Christian roots.” Although the matical Principles of Natural Philos- Natural Philosophy as invariant over senses, or else rely on anti-realism. been called ‘especially shameful’ by Amnesty Interna- UK has agreed to provide asylum to 10,000 refugees, it ophy", reflects the use of the words time; the natural laws are expressible Scientists propose hypotheses tional. The United Nations and The World Food Pro- is pushing for EU reforms to check migration within "natural philosophy” in his times. And in a language that is mathematical in leading to coherent, organized gramme were not prepared for a refugee crisis of this scale Europe (especially from Eastern European countries). in the 19th century, a treatise by Lord nature; and law of induction as well as theories that are eventually validated subjecting people in the refugee camps to cold, hunger Accepting a mere 0.25% of the total number of refugees Kelvin and Peter Guthrie Tait's, other laws of nature are consistent. by experiments. The theoretical study and disease. The Syrian lost hope of their situation getting coming to Europe from Syria, would not only demolish Natural Philosophy doesn’t say that of Nature i.e. theoretical Physics is which helped defining much of mod- any better, and so sought asylum in Europe. A small Britain's credibility of being a global power but would future is deterministic. It says there grounded on Natural Philosophy. If ern Physics, was titled Treatise on country of 23 million people has given birth to a situation also deprive it of an opportunity to be a forerunner in are laws, in which you can believe, on the theoretical study is consistent with Natural Philosophy (1867). that forced the world to look beyond their individual na- finding a suitable solution to this problem. David Cam- which every idea, every thought is the preexistent theoretical study or Even today, we make hypotheses, tional boundaries and think of humans as global citizens. ron, Prime Minister of Britain, has termed the recent especially in Physics, on the basis of built. natural philosophy, it must be true. A But is simply pondering over the problem enough to wave of refugees coming to Europe as a “swamp of peo- the concepts of Natural Philosophy, Natural Philosophy includes historical example would be that of solve it? Between 2007 and 2014, The European Union ple”. On one hand, he talks about increasing the inter- considering empirical data. Science as astronomy and cosmology, the study 1960s, when seven experimental re- has invested about €2 billion in defences, high-tech se- vention in the Middle East for “taking action right across understood today is a little different of nature on a grand scale; etiology, sults were wrong against the theoret- curity technology, and border patrols, but not enough in the board, helping countries from which these people are from Natural Philosophy. For in- the study of causes; the study of ical formulation of an idea, because preparation for an influx of refugees. Due to the Dublin coming, stabilising them and trying to make sure there stance, Natural Philosophy states that chance, probability and randomness; what was inferred from those Regulation of the Geneva Convention, a refugee has to all principles are consistent and ex- the study of elements; the study of the experiments was wrong and theoreti- are worthwhile jobs and stronger economies there.” And stay in the state they arrived in first, which put enormous pressible in some form as expressed in infinite and the unlimited (virtual or cal results were already consistent on the other hand, he chooses to ignore that the inter- pressure on the border states that were already in trouble. mathematical language, but it does actual); the study of matter; mechan- with old theories and the idea was vention, although necessary, does not not care about scientific data like sci- ics, the study of translation of motion proved later experimentally with new Greece, in the midst of an economic crisis on the scale of solve the problem of relocating the entists have fundamental force equa- and change; the study of nature or the approach by experimentalists. That is the Great Depression, was not able to take care of so refugees. In 2014, the UK lobbied to tion, and complete the equation and various sources of actions; the study of why theoretical Physics is a funda- many people at once, leading to terrible scenes of desper- stop an enormous search-and-rescue their constants by boundary condi- natural qualities; the study of physical mental study, and it is concurrent with ate, hungry people on islands usually reserved for tourists. operation called Mare Nostrum that tions which are observe experimen- quantities; the study of relations be- Natural Philosophy. The world needed to come together and act as a united was designed to discontinue asylum tally. This is the reason the term tween physical entities; and the phi- By- Mohit Khurana front but instead became more divided. Europe seems to seekers from drowning in the "Science" was defined, which marks losophy of space and time. Physics (H.)-III Y have split into the “compassionate” West and “selfish” Mediterranean. East. (Zaborowski, 2015) By-Shreshtha Verma To design a more coherent approach to the crisis, The Eu- For Full Article, got to : History (H.) III Y https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4EePcFFApRVWjRH ropean Commission considered allocating quotas of asy- RVZCRzdjbTdyNjJiWlgzVEVOUTIwUVVr/view?usp=sharing

CORRUPTION - Is It Inevitable ?? There is no definition of corruption which is accepted universally, but in general it can be said to mean the abuse of bestowed power or position seeking personal benefits. It umbrellas many activities including bribery and embezzle- ment. The word "corrupt", when used as an adjective, literally means "utterly broken" which signifies the complete breakdown of the system within which the person is working. Nowadays, every news channel and newspaper comes with headlines that cover news of offices being raided and more officials being caught taking bribes, be it in a municipality office or among politicians, corruption is prevalent everywhere from the lowest rungs of the hierarchy to the highest ones. Corruption alone is powerful enough to stagnate our nation's growth and hinder the tag of a developing country. Today, its tentacles have spread for and wide and have penetrated so deep inside our systems of work that it has become a common place part of our lives. The issue has been in notice for quite long but, unfortunately, it has not cropped up any remedial measure, be it Aam Aadmi Party's making a political issue in the elections or Bhartiya Janta Party's working diligently towards amending laws against Black Money and making them stricter. None of them could ultimately give a refined and efficient ver- sion of it. It would also be unjust to blame the government entirely for it, because we as individuals also need to work sincerely towards removing this malice from the country. Nowadays, media is playing an active role in bringing the corrupt officials to face the camera in front of the public, and that uncovers their numerous murky dealings. The sting operatives are a step in the right direction. But there is a need for everyone to work towards a nation free of corruption. We should encourage a healthy national and moral mindset that does not allow it at any level. To deal with this problem only Government policies and raising one's morality alone will not suffice. Both of these need to be strategized in the most efficient way to tackle it. A single individual or a small group would stand quite insignificant in eradicating widespread corruption. It has to be a col- By- Saransh Vashishtha lective effort, and that too on a large scale. Only then we could possibly dream of getting rid of it By- Nidhi Jain Hindi (H.) III Y from the roots. English (H.) II Y “In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime.” - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam ACHIEVEMENT हंस VISION • Vol.I/ 2015 P6 From the lips of a maestro...SAPTAK CHATTERJEE "... don’t just memorise notes; memorise the feeling of playing them" says Saptak Chatterjee, one of the most popular Hindustani classical singers of the Hansraj’s Ball at BITS Pilani young blood, utmost talented, passionate singer of the Hansraj College. He is only 20 years young and has won over 80 awards till date. His dedication to BITS PILANI BOSM sing better and best following every dawn seems to be an inspiration for everyone. ( BITS open sport meet) So, in order to get some encouragement and valuable advice for the upcoming, wishing to be singers, here is a small interview with the maestro. 2015, Hansraj team Cap- tain Mohit futela fol- lowed by Bharat Yadav, Q. Hello Saptak! You have now gone famous and Q. What keeps you motivated to keep practicing singing? have successfully established your name on the Ajay Dabas, Rahul Jakhar, Ans. Practicing helps me develop my skills. My passion and Kunal Raghav, Girik stepping stones in the field. So, who was your first desire to learn more, help me understand music in a better inspiration or idol that inspired you to start yadav, Sahil Delu, Apoorv way, help me feel music in a better way. Music is what I want Aggarwal, Sahil Singh singing? to take as my career that is one thing that motivates me .So I Ans. My first and biggest inspiration is my father, and Mohit Bugalia have to concentrate and develop my skills in order to be suc- reached at BITS campus who is also my guru Shri Sarathi Chatterjee. I also cessful in life... draw inspiration from Pandit Rajan Sajan Mishra, on 18th September morning. The against LNIUPE Gwalior and beat Pandit Arjun Chakravarti and my grand father first match of league was with St. them by score of 56-43 and qualified Shri Arun Kumar Chatterjee. I also like western Q. What is your goal in life? What role has your family has Xaviers on 19th September evening. for semi finals which held on 22 artist like Steven Wilson and Pink Floyd. played to develop your hobby into career? They won that match by score of 54- September against BKBIT Pilani in Ans. My goal in life is to be a musician, to spread the wings 40. Second match of league was with which the final score was 67-42. The of classical music, spread the knowledge that I have received Loyala College Chennai final score final match was against Shri Ram Q. Nice, so, how old were you when you sang your from elders! My aim is to take music to a level where people was 69- 47 in favor of Hansraj College of Commerce on 22 first song and what was it? forget everything else and just enjoy the music, its notes and College. Then last match of league September evening. During match Ans. I sung my first song when I was 4, my melody. was against Jamia Milia Islamia final Kunal Raghav's ankle got twisted mother taught me a bangali song and luckily I got score was 58-42. After being first in and Mohit Phutela got injured but 1st prize in the competition. Q. Great! what you love the most about singing? the pool matches, team qualified for still hansraj team performed well but Ans. I love singing because according to me, its ithe universal language to express quarter finals which was played as it wasn't their day. Q. How does it feel to get so many awards at such a young age? one's emotion. Each and every or any emotion that a human heart can feel, The 13th Asian Shooting Championship will be held soon in Ans. I don't really think how many awards I have got really matters. whether it is love, sorrow, happiness can be expressed using music. One can nar- At the end of the day, as you know where you stand, how good or rate an event, poem, spin a story with it. Kuwait. Leaving at November 01, Tushar Jain, Meenakshi Sheoran bad you are, how technically you sound are, how much grip you and Prerna Gupta from HRC would participate in this quadrennial have on your art is what matters. Maybe 6 years down the line, these event. This is the last match before the Olympics through which Q. What’s your band name? What all events you guys have been a part of? awards won't matter as hopefully I would have achieved something the shooters could obtain a quota for the country. Ans. Well, my band's name is The Hansraj Projekt .We participate in all DU more. At the end of day training, raiyaz, dedication and how honest competition, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi etc. My band has been fortu- you are to your art, is what matters the most. One's focus needs to nate enough that we have won almost all of them. We have been lucky enough be absolute and absolutely not diverted. :The Fine arts Society@IITD to open the stage for Bollywood celebrities like Mohit chauhan, Farhan Akhtar The Mask Design competition ‘Masquer- and privilege of sharing the stage with raghu dikshit, etc. ade, Rendezvous’ was held on 19th of Oc- Q. Who was the first one to recognize your talent? tober, Monday in IIT Delhi. Two teams Ans. My family was the first one to discover that music was in my Q. Wow! That is a great achievement. So, when we are talking about music and from the fine arts society ‘Kalakriti’ of heart and ever since they had recognized it, they have always tried singing, you prefer English songs or Hindi songs and why? Hansraj College participated, one of the to develop it further. They are helping me make myself a better mu- Ans. Language doesn't matter to me as long as I can feel the tune, vibe, melody, team Sagarika Rao (I year) and Avishi sician. be it Hindi, Urdu, English, Bengali, Spanish etc. Music needs to be soothing to Goyal (I year) won the first prize. They had the ears. to design a mask having some thought- Q. Would you like to make singing as your profession provoking theme behind it. The competi- or would like to let it remain your passion? Q. What studying in Hansraj has give you? What's the best thing about Hansraj? tion consisted of prelim round, wherein Ans. Singing is my passion .I’m trying my level best Studying in Hansraj made me meet my fellow music society members without whom I participants were supposed to make the to convert my passion into my profession. would have no knowledge about western music .They have helped me grow as a musician idea on paper with 3D effects. From this a lot .The best thing about Hansraj is its ECA, its massive cultural societies where students round 20 teams were selected among 65 teams. They made a 3D peacock out are very dedicated. of paper maché and cut the feathers out of another sheet of paper which de- Q. Any message for your Hansraj juniors? Something you have learnt in these years which is important for juniors to follow in their college life? teriorated towards the end basically trying to show how resources are dwin- Ans. It is extremely important to join a society, apart from the academics. You get to learn a lot ofother things in the society .Each and every member of dling as well as degrading at the rate of extinction. Blood dripping from society teaches you a lot they help you to grow as a person in totality. second eye stating how our society is moving towards self-destruction. The Thank you so much Saptak for sharing your views and proving a direction to work on by our upcoming uniors.j May you get a lot of success in your life. jury loved their piece and awarded Rs.7000 to the team along with certificates of appreciation. From Astronaut to Shooter-Meenakshi Sheoran Meenakshi Sheoran, an alumni of Army Public School and presently a third year undergraduate majoring in English DU Squash team selection, Three HANSARIANS literature at Hansraj College, Delhi University has seen it all in the first 19 years of her life. From being a common school going girl to becoming a national level shooter, her life has been quite like a roller coaster ride. She currently Junaid Muzaffar and possesses 4th position in All India Junior Ranking and is aiming for a lot more in life. Here is a small talk we had Siddharth Choudhary with her: appeared in the Junior Q. It is appreciable and inspiring to see you faring so well in your life at such an early age. How did it all start? National tournament Ans. I was an ordinary school going girl till class 12th, and wanted to become an astronaut. But it was only in class held on October 24, 12th that I realized what I actually wanted from my life. I started practicing at the army shooting range and eventually 2015 in Kolkata. life happened to me and took its course. Further, you always have parents and sen- iors who constantly guide and support you to achieve more in life. Q. That is amazing! So what has been your biggest achievement till date? It is undoubtedly when I had bagged my 4th ranking in the All India Junior Rank- Junaid Muzaffar Siddharth Choudhary Harshit Muchal St. Stephen's College organized the Delhi University Squash team selection on October 16, 2015. It was managed ing. I was on 95th rank and achieving the 4th one at one go was truly a tremendous by Mr. Chakraborty, the HOD of Physical Education in the college. 12 players could participate from all over DU, experience. out of which 6 were to be selected. Hansraj feels proud that out of these 6 students, 3 were from Hansraj College. Q. And what about your first achievement? Harshit Muchal (B.Com I year), Junaid Muzaffar (I year), and Siddharth Choudhary (B.A. Eng. hons. I year) were Ans. Well frankly speaking, I consider taking up shooting was in itself the first the three students. achievement for me. It was the first time in my life that I knew what I want from it and I started taking it very seriously after that. Talking materialistically, I had bagged a silver medal in the state championship, which was my first achievement Shivani ranked 3rd in NAEST-2015 as a shooter. Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) aims to upgrade the quality of the teaching of Q. Being a girl, was it an easy thing to become a shooter in the first place? physics at professional levels. Anveshika is an IAPT initiative which organizes the event Ans. Well, I think gender discrimination by near and dear ones has almost never “Anveshika-NAEST” annually in different regions of India so that students and teachers can happened with me. I have always had my parents and coaches me supporting me learn experiment-based Physics and try out their own ideas. It is a competition which test at each level. In fact, I believe that their inclination towards not being biased experimental skills . There were four rounds: Screening, Prelim, Semi-Final and Final. Screening against females is precisely what has landed me here, and I am grateful to them and Prelim exams were conducted on 21st and 28th of August, respectively at Archarya Narendra

for that. Further, I feel that as long as you are focused and you know what you College. Shivani cleared both exams and ranked 1st in Delhi region. The participants who cleared Shivani Grover want from life, and you really, really want it, things like your sex do not matter. former exams with 1st rank were invited to Kanpur for the next two rounds. In total, there were 17 participants No sex is innately inferior to the other. from all over India. Shivani cleared the Semi-Final on 30th September and the final round was conducted on October Meenakshi Sheoran Q. What are your future prospects? 1, 2015. The results came out at evening and she ranked 3rd. Here is Shivani's Experience:- Ans. I have the Asian Championship coming in November, so I am just gearing up for that. Further, all I want from life is to achieve a better position each day and become a better human being. I want to Q1. You have scored 3rd rank in Anveshika NAEST, and you represented college and Delhi region in semi-final and final, would make my country proud and I am working on this dream every day. I would also like to be an inspiration to the girls you like share your experience? who wish to come out of their shells and do what they want in their lives. We all have that feeling that we must give Ans. Yes, it was indeed an amazing experience. I was given accommodation in IIT Kanpur which is again a prestigious our best, no matter what. After all, who doesn't want a satisfactory life in the end. institute for physicists. Frankly speaking, I never thought that I would come so far in this competition and to secure 3rd position was something I had never expected. We were supposed to perform 3 experiments in the semifinals HRC at London School of Economics and the finals, each taking not more than 45 minutes. Also, we had to derive many important results out of that. So, Several memories floated across my mind when I was asked to write an article on my experience in LSE. I must say overall it was a test to check the experimental skills of a student. The main motive of this competition was to make that it was a time of my life. I had filled the application in the month of February, and one day the confirmation students understand the fact that we can derive the most important results of physics from the scrap. letter showed up on my doorstep. In no time, I left for London. Landing there, I found myself among students from all nationalities. And it was a pleasure to meet them, greet them and learn from them. The course I opted for was Q2. You met Dr. H.C. Verma, who is one of the most distinguished professors in India, what did you learnt from him? Judgment and Decision Making for Management. It was a three weeks intense course. From the first day itself it Ans. I was feeling lucky and honored to meet Dr. H.C. Verma. He sounded very modest and was polite with all the proved to be very interesting and enriching. The whole course was divided into two sections, a mid term exam after students. He was helping all of us throughout the competition. He helped us in analyzing the data we collected the first one and the final paper at the end of the second session. I took both the tests and had managed to score an through the experiment. It was more or less a learning session going on under his supervision. A+. The faculty, the library, the atmosphere in the school, all of it was even better than how I had desired it to be. Also LSE had organized various social events for its students, which gave Q3. The Anveshika test is about to test experimental skills of students and you scored 3rd rank in India. Would you like to tell others us that streak of fun and relaxation amidst our busy schedule.Being on your own in London about what the most important skills one must have while performing experiments and analyzing scientific data are? for three weeks is an amazing opportunity to get familiarized with London. The weather was Ans. I believe that all you need is to analyze the things around you. What I have learned through this competition an icing on the cake to my stay there. The best part of the whole program was that we were is that a good experimentalist should be very precise about what s/he needs to determine through the experiment. all so carefree as everything fell into the right place on its own. We didn’t have to worry about The method to be followed should be one’s own. During the competition , my mentor told me that if I wanted to anything and thus had a lot of fun. And amidst all that I was too overwhelmed to realize I become a good experimentalist than I should follow the first principle approach, which actually meant that one was going through what would crystallize into memories for life. should be creative enough to design his own way of doing something. Otherwise if s/he follows somebody else’s In the end I would like to say that the experience, the exposure, the friends, the memories, -KAMAKSHI AGARWAL method, then they have to quote it as well. Also, according to me experimenters should be always ready to face big and that independence made my summer 2015, the best summer of my life. B.COM (H.), II Y challenges. "A man's story is not told solely by a list of his grand accomplishments, but rather by his smaller, daily goods." - Benjamin Franklin PROLOGUE हंस VISION • Vol.I/ 2015 P7 Hard Work and Success Meet the Freshers’ ... The academics is the thing that some of us cannot get enough of, while others just dread to think of it. However, Jina Haobam: I am proud to be a Hansarian because Shoubhik Sen: The helpful and great faculty as well hate it or like it academics is something that all of us have to manage. We are lucky to be in an institute which everything is so amazing specially LP where I can as the warm, accepting and path breaking seniors, the believe in making the courses interesting and challenging at the same time. spend the whole day – Life Science. ambience, environment and LP all are making my col- lege life memorable. Proud and happy to be a Hansar- Interestingly almost all seniors unanimously agree that not giving the due importance to academics early on is the Gaurav Rathore: I believe in ''Expect the Unexpected ian. - History '' and so therefore when I was announced Mr. Fresher most glaring mistakes of fresher’s. both amusement and honour came along with it. . – Latika Bhardwaj: HRC being one of the best colleges Anthropology is a deceptively simple subject. No matter what they say, marks do not matter. Life Science. of DU have given the platform to show my potential in all fields. My faculty members and seniors stand by All that one needs to do is understand the con- Self worth is a lot more than just a number Kriti Mehra : There is nothing to be called discrimi- me at every step to accomplish all my endeavors. My cepts holistically. Make a schedule, go thor- and if we allow number to define human nation in college on account that I am from Hindi college has become an integral part of my life. Department. – Hindi. –Zoology. oughly through the syllabus. Arrange readings worth, then it is scary the kind of world we are Abhishek Kujur: My experience in Hansraj College Stanzin Phunchok: Peaceful as heaven, calm as win- and notes according to syllabus and try to make imagining and creating for ourselves. Live has been very good. I've become Mr. Fresher of my ter, sweet as summer, birth place of brilliancy; it is connections between the topics. Understanding each experience, savour it. Let your passion define your worth department, I got selected in the Music Society which Hansraj ,it is Hansraj, it is Hansraj.- Zoology I always wanted to get in and I have a good friend cir- it like a story is what is key. Use examples from your own and nothing else. - Swarnika Ahuja (English) cle. - Hindi Tanya Madan: It has been just three months into this life and try to make a connect. - Sarthak (Anthropology) wonderful yet crazy place called Hansraj College, I To score handomely in your paper go through Mansi Luthra: The Hansraj College has transformed have realized that each day has a plethora of “My mantra is Read, Write and Think. It is your class notes and suggested books. Give some- a subdued person into an independent, confident opportunities to offer, now either you grasp gem or and fun loving freak. Now, I look forward to spend stand aside or let then go. - Economics very helpful along with practicing previous time to how to to present your answer according time with my friends, attending classes and music year questions. Also going through the to the question effectively and keep your head practices; all with smiles and giggles. – B.Com Ayush Khosla: It has been a great experience till now from being completely strange to people and the whole syllabus at least once gives you con- cool and be confident. -Anubhav (Botany) Sidhant Sumant: Hansraj college gave me many new whole college system to making really close friends fidence and you score well.” - Rakesh experiences and the best has to be the dance round and getting to like college a bit more each day... in the Freshers' party as I danced on stage for the first -Economics. (Chemistry) My mantra is to give the exams with a cool mind time.- B. Com. and full preparation. I always plan a month in Shruti Chauhan: My department Freshers' party was Drishti Sharma: The experience in Hansraj College the most amazing part of my experience in Hansraj Keep your spirits high, be confident this is advance my schedule of studies and spend the req- has been overwhelming. This college is all of levelling College. Everything from food, talent face off round uisite time to complete my target each day. Also, I you up as a person and polishing your skills. I would to cake was awesome. Our teachers are very support- the time for perseverance... preserve and give my everything to change nothing in my life right ing. – Anthropology go out and relax myself a bit. - Ruchika Bhartiya (B.Com) now. – English maintain sincerity in everything you do. Amit Yadav: I am very elated to to say that within last Surely, you will come out with flying colors. The most valuable advice is that students should Mepi Timba: Coming to Hansraj College was special two months in my graduation I have experienced lot - Goutam Sharma (Physics) study smartly. There's no need to go all out study- as I came along with lots of hopes and dreams . My of things and I have had a great fun with my friends. College life has taught me great life lessons through All I can say now is 'Thank You Hansraj College '. ing for the exams but at the same time one good and bad experiences which has made me Electronics. stronger than before.- Botany हंसराज महा�व饍यालय के �हꅍद� �वभाग म� दा�खला पा लेना should not leave everything to the last minute. Divyanshi Saxena: Hansraj has provided me with with ह�,यह�आपके प्र�तभा को प्रद�शत셍 करता है ,�वषयानसार नो絍स Attending classes regularly and preparing well for Reyash kadiyen: The experience in college has been ु all the opportunities I needed to become confident internals will take care of half the work. For the too good to be true, a journey I didn't expect. I have from class environment to morning trips of Pixel बनाकर तथा लेखन शैल� को 鵍यान म� रखकर, �नयमानसु ार got some amazing friends here who are full of same Society to evening shift of Kalakriti landscape paint- semester exams, start preparing a month in advance and make madness like me. – Mathematics क�ा म� उपिथत बनात े हए एवं पव셍 वष셍 के ings and now Ms. Freshers' title is like a cherry on the ु ू sure to look at the previous year question papers as that gives cake. - Electronics Dharna Saini: For me to study in Hansraj College is प्र�न पत्र� को हल करके आप अ楍छे अकं प्राꥍत कर सकत े ह�! - आकाश कु मार one a fair idea of what to expect. - Sidharth Mehra (Maths.) like a dream coming true!All the seniors and teachers Shashank: After coming to hansraj, I found it to be a are very caring and helpful. Its great to be here!!! – completely different experience. It almost feels like a (�हꅍद� ि饍वतीय वष셍) Mathematics. giant Big Boss House. - Geology Go through the concept and understand If you can maintain a good balance between your Vikash Prajapati: I always feel proud as a part of Han- academic and extracurricular activities and can sraj College. I enjoyed my department Fresher’s, col- it by heart as there is no time to even Pratibha: ' Hansraj' a new life . New start full of fun , stay calm and focused at same time, then crack- lege Fresher’s and my academics as well; I will never enjoyment and opportunities. Discipline an integral recapitulate in the exam and don’t miss forget all these things. - Physics part with a great freedom for exposure. -Geology classes because if we study in class then ing semester exams is not a big deal. "Just know the stakes. - Sonali Kumar (Zoology). Pooja Aggarwal: I feel lucky to be a part of Hansraj Lakhan: I am very fortunate to be part of HansRaj there is no need to panic during College. Teachers and seniors are very helpful and college with very supportive seniors. professors' dedi- exams. - Gunjan Bareja (Life Science) supporting. I enjoy every programme in the college cation towards teaching and helpful nature of seniors like Fresher’s party. This is the golden time of my life. makes such an environment in one can achieve full - Physics Don’t think too much, and have focus on your of one's potential. proud to be part of HansRaj col- �वषयानसार नो絍स बनाकर क्रमबद्ध तर�के से अ鵍ययन पर��ापयोगी lege. -Hindi. study honestly, results will be better. So, keep ु होगा। साथ ह� साथ पव셍ू वष셍 के प्र�न पत्रो से लाभ उठाय � लेखन शैल� Yashu Jain : My till date experience in Hansraj has Ankita: I had an awesome experience being an yourself calm, ease your pressure and just focus been memorable and exciting. In short I am proud to hansarian.From the journey of my first day in college on your study. Then, your examination part of को सह� ढंग से सधु ार कर ले ,�नरꅍतर अ땍यास कर� सधꅍयवाद!!! - be a Hansarian.- Chemistry till now it has been an eye opener ,learning and fabu- lous experience.It has accomplished all the dreams. life will be more interesting. - Amresh Kumar सजु ीत कु मार (प्र�त�ठा ि饍वतीय वष셍) College is a platform to outshine yourself,rediscover Harshita khurana: The Hansraj College for me (Electronics) your worth and Hansraj has provided me with all Scoring good marks in semester exams is not stands for cheerful environment, happening crowd that.Truly,a mind blowing experience. -Physical Science. and sophisticated academics. Proud to be a part of Try to read point to pint and cover the syllabus very hard provided you utilize your preparatory Hansraj!! - Chemistry Saksham: Best college of du that is hansraj college and check the exam structure and try to write holidays well by revising the class notes properly which gave me many memorable and happening ex- answers accordingly so that they look attrac- Gopika Kalra: I am very glad to be a part of such a perience like i became mr fresher and then Mr. pop- and attempting ten year question papers. Thor- successful institution, Hansraj College. Whether it be star. Its not just a college its a platform where everyone tive. Also, practice writing the paper in given the classes, the canteen or the field, teachers are won- ough reading of the text is the master key. - gets an equal opportunity to show his/her talent - time. - Manoj Gupta (History) derful and seniors are very helpful.- History Physics Tushita Mittal (Economics) continuing from pg1.[3] DJ ‘ACE AXE’ began playing his Union took over the hosts to “Thoughts of young writers have more impact on the society because when they think mature for their age, then certainly they are the change makers or at least have the capability to bring some change”, says a young writer Sirjandeep Kaur Ubha who released her debut fiction novel, ‘The Triumph’. Then the second round of the talent mind blowing remixes. Beats, announce the winners for various ti- The fictional text has been released in Chandigarh and Bombay where it has managed to sell more than 4000 copies. Not concerned much with the hunt commenced in which all the mashups and the dancing crowd the tles including Mr. and Miss associated profits, Sirjandeep wants the novel to reach every household. “I want to express this to all the girls that keeping quiet is no way to deal. participants had to show their talent. scene was mesmerizing. Everyone Fresher’s. Members of the student You need to raise voice because if you choose not to speak today, then you can never speak to choose”, she adds. Some of the contestants danced enjoyed to the fullest. union gave gift hampers to the win- while others rejoiced in singing After the mind-blowing DJ session ners. Aryan of math’s department songs. It was an amazing display of it was the time to announce the bagged the title for Mr. Fresher’s and talent and all of them performed re- winners for various titles. All the Khelena Bachaspati got the title of Let’s talk with Sirjan Kaur Ubha Q. How difficult it was to write a ally well. Now the best part of the contestants had their fingers crossed Miss Fresher’s. This event was Q.Writing is your passion or profession? novel? Did u get support from family party began as the world renowned as the President of the Student worthly sunshine. Ans. Sirjandeep says writing has been her passion always .She would love if it would turn into her and College? [1] continuing from pg.1 ... students of selected flora in University of 9. HRC 309 - “Development of visi- profession. Ans. It was not really difficult to write the novel .Writing is in my genes .My father to commute from one place to an- Delhi”- Dr Romila Rawat Bisht, Dr ble light activated photocatalyst for Q. Can you tell our readers what is TRIUMPH and grandmother both are writers. I was other while taking care of the obsta- V.S. Sajwan, Dr Shivani Aggarwal, water treatment” - Dr Pratibha all abt..? just penning my thoughts. cles that come in their way. In Dr Shalini Kaushik Love Tewari, Dr Maya Verma, Dr Hema TRIUMPH is about a girl who faces many problems addition to the feature of obstacle 3. HRC 303 - “The extraction and Chutani since her birth and how she copes up these issues .The Q. How do you manage studies with avoidance, the device would also utilization of natural pigments in 10. HRC 310 - “Emergency manage- book outlines Ibadat’s perseverance and tenacity to novel writing? Are you writing some- help the students to navigate from cosmetics” - Dr Vijay Rani Rajpal, ment solutions: Design of solar battle out her rightful place in the society. thing now? one place to another by giving them Dr Ambika, Dr Anjali Saxena based ecofriendly, efficient and Q. What motivated you to write such a great Ans. Managing studies with your hobby is directions in the audio form . 4. HRC 304 - “Study and security portable lighting /Power water con- novel? not at all difficult. You just need passion to Such new creative ideas not only analysis of smart cards” - Dr Arvind, ditioning and thermo-electric solu- do what you want. Started writing on my help to develop meaningful linkage Brij Mohan, Aditi tions” - Dr Amit Sehgal, Dr Ans. She says “Women are commoditized everyday around us. I have been reading about the much boosted second novel the story of a secret .it would of innovative minds with various 5. HRC 305 - “Nutritional profiling Sukhbinder Singh Rait, Dr Namrata also deal with a social issue. Secret telling segments of society, but also render and its correlation with functional Soni rape culture in our country for a long time now but the shock associated with Damini Gang Rape Case shook me a story, a suspense thriller novel .Hopefully it will be great help to the needful and ulti- respiratory capacity in soldiers/vol- 11. HRC 311 - “Study of germicidal released next year. mately helps people have a better unteers” - Dr Kaveri Chakrabarty, properties of fumes generated in from within and filled me with courage to give birth to Iba- life. These innovation projects will be Dr Dinesh Kumar Gautam, Dr havan (Yagya) in order to assess po- dat and write her story of triumph .I locked myself in my room Q. How was your journey in Hansraj? displayed at the cultural fest of Delhi Satyakam Guha tentiality of havan in curing some in- and started penning my emotions which took form of Ibadat” Ans. Three years in this college have been some of the best years of my life .The college has changed me as a person .The University ‘Antardhwani ’16. 6. HRC 306 - “Utilization of Delhi fections and air borne diseases” - Q. What was your family’s reaction when you showed kind of exposure that it provides would definitely help me Selected Hansraj Innovation Garden waste for renewable and sus- Dr Monika Kaul, Dr Ishwar Singh them your work? face the world with confidence. Projects: tainable energy production” - Dr 12. HRC 312 - “Synthesis of drug Ans. My story brought tears in my father's eyes and made him 1. HRC 301- “Masses of charmo- Anand Sonkar, Dr Manoj Kumar, doped silica nanoparticles for emotional .He was very impressed with my writings. Q. Best thing about Hansraj!!Or one thing you would nium states in isospin asymmetric Dr Amit Rawat, Dr Amar Kumar bioimaging and therapeutic applica- badly miss after a year? strange hadronic matter and their 7. HRC 307 - “Device for Uniquely tions” - Dr Chetna Gupta, Dr Parul Q. Why you named it TRIUMPH? Ans. People make a place good and cheerful .so I will say implications in heavy ion collision abled (DUA)” - Dr Harmeet Kaur, Pant, Dr Farhat Jahan Ans. Novel depicts the victory of a girl who overcomes all I will miss the people of Hansraj the most. experiments” - Dr Sushil Kumar, Dr DR Baljeet Kaur, Mr Dibyajyoti Das 13. HRC 313 - “Critical and scien- problems and obstacles that come her way thus I named it Pradeep Kumar, Dr Mona Bhatna- 8. HRC 308 - “Engineered biocom- tific analysis on use of alternative TRIUMPH. “I wanted to express this to all the girls that Q. Message to juniors? gar, Dr Bijendra Singh patible organic nanoarchitectures: A medicines with practical approach keeping quiet is no way to deal. You need to raise voice because Ans. Join as many societies do as many internships as you 2. HRC 302 - “Development of mo- new paradigm for disinfections” - Dr and case studies” - Dr Lokesh Chan- if you choose not to speak today, then you can never speak to can .Enjoy your college life it’s a golden period of your life. bile based application for the real Shweta Rastogi, Dr Brijesh Rathi, dra Mishra, Dr Archana Singh, Dr choose”. Spread your wings. time localization and identification Dr Himanshu, Dr Pooja Arora Jyoti Bhola The Triumph is a fiction novel depict- to education, to work and not just sit at she has the will power to do so. [2] continuing from pg.1 ... The thene bags to keep the garbage in. has been taking significant measures ing the reality of the world. It is a story home to cook. Life has given human be- It is very important for girls to become event began with Dr. Monika Kaul The team’s first target was to clean in keeping the college clean. The of a girl who fought against all odds ings opportunities stronger, bolder and smarter. Nobody Madam’s speech, who is the con- the area around the college’s main event ended with the distribution of and handled all obstacles. The name of and so a girl has should be able to take her advantage. vener of the Haritima society. She gate. It later proceeded by working ‘Thank You’ cards to the cleanliness the character is Ibdadat, who is aban- every right to She has the right to education, to wear briefed the audience about the duties in the college departments, thus staff of the college, as the drive had doned right at her birth and her grand- have access to whatever she is comfortable in, keeping and roles of a responsible citizen, in successfully covering the entire col- already made its members aware of mother brings her up. When she grew them. Ibadat, the atmosphere and environment keeping their environment clean. lege. During the course of action, the the pains taken by the cleanliness up, she decided to go back to her parents ultimately wins around her in mind. The only thing she Her motivating words boosted en- students were honored by the partic- staff of the college to maintain a and win back their love. Her own kin in the end and should not do is “lose hope” because thusiasm into the audience and the ipation of the Principal of the col- sterile atmosphere in the college and kith treat her with scorn and cru- proves this world when you lose hope, then there remains drive began with gusto. Each and lege, Dr. Rama, in the drive. Being a campus. The event pulled off suc- elty. The writer ‘Sirjandeep’ explains to that a girl is no no question of women empowerment. every member of the drive was then hard core environmentalist, since the cessfully, ending up in a sense of the readers how important it is for a less, a girl can One must break free the shackles of provided with hand gloves and poly- very day she joined the college, she cheer and smiles across the college. girl to fight for her rights, to have access achieve whatever she wants to provided slavery and come out victorious. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi MASH-UP हंस VISION • Vol.I/ 2015 P8 INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE fter a yearlong wait, the moment the renewed interest in football nents of soccer now grace the stage is finally upon us. The Indian SuperA might just be the shot in the arm of Indian football. Despite the in- League heralded itself in spectacular that the soccer community in India valuable international exposure, the fashion. With the first season being needs. finesse and skill of Indian players a roaring success, we can safely pre- leave much to be desired. It is imper- sume that the wonders won’t cease in ative to develop a proper sporting in- the next installment as well. With frastructure to tackle this problem at blitzkrieg marketing and a dazzling the grass root level. Considering the display of world class football, the staggering response the first edition ISL has captured the imagination of of ISL generated, an investment in football enthusiasts all over the football coaching country. That being said, the resur- Long ridiculed as the sleeping giants, facilities in the rection of Indian football has been Indian footballers now have the countr will surely in the waiting for far too long, unprecedented opportunity of shar- be greeted with fraught with years of neglect, the ing the field with stalwarts of the overwhelming once famed clubs of India like game. From the graceful Del Piero, enthusiasm. Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and the machiavellian Elano to the pow- By -Subhomay Saha Dempo now stare at bankruptcy. But erful Roberto Carlos; various expo- Geology (H.) III Y

Phone-in Counselling Launched! The Mind Body Centre (MBC) is a centre inaugurated with the objective of promoting wellness of women students at the University of Delhi with the motto “Health Beyond Healthcare”. The MBC offers healthcare fa- cilities primarily to the girl students, but with growing popularity there has been a demand for its expansion, and therefore it has recently started reaching out to all students of the University through a free Telephonic and Online Counselling Service (Email). The MBC offers three services – Counselling, Homeopathy and Natur- opathy – geared towards the goal of holistic healing from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with only one-time registration. For Phone-in Counselling toll free helpline number 1800-3000-7303 using any mobile phone or landline facility. This helpline offers two kinds of services: Active Call Facility: This facility is available only on: Academic Tip:Drawing dotted lines on Blackboard One can easily draw lines on a blackboard using a chalk. But if one wants to etch Monday, Wednesday and Friday dotted lines smoothly, it is certainly not an easy task. Fortunately, there is a way to 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm draw dotted lines that feels like drawing normal curves on a blackboard with the Upon calling this helpline number, your call will be at- use of a chalk. The easy trick was invented by Dr. Walter Lewin at a very young age. tended to immediately. Following are the steps in his strategy: Message Recording Facility: 1. Pick the chalk very tightly, as one picks for normal drawing. The Message Recording facility is available round the clock (24x7) on the toll free helpline number 2. Start drawing with chalk. This will give continuous curves. 1800-3000-4554. 3. The angle which the chalk makes is only the important point here. Normally, one You could leave a message which will be attended to within 48 hours through either an email or a phone call. places the chalk on black-board making 30-60 degree angle from the lower side or Girls students can avail face-to-face counselling service at the DUWA Mind-Body Centre. measured clockwise from right-side. You can request for an appointment with our counsellor either through the email service ([email protected] 4. To draw dotted lines, make this angle about 145 degree, or 45 degree from the upper side. ) or by calling in on the DUWA phone number 011-27667742 or 27666027. 5. Now pull the chalk down, but keep putting pressure on it constantly. The lines will be dotted lines. You will be given an appointment between Monday-Saturday (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) as per availability of the 6. Whatever you want to draw in dotted lines. Keep 145 degree angle from the side where you want to proceed. counsellor. Higher the speed more spacing between dotted lines. 7. By practicing for hours, one will become expert drawing dotted lines easily and smoothly. Happy sketching! Opportunity Column Student welfare committee of Hansraj College introduced a student welfare scheme in which scholarship Hansraj College is planning to organise the following short term course for making students employable along in the form of 1oo% fee concession, 5o% fee concession and a sum of RS.2000 is provided to the needy students. with their regular courses. The students is supposed to submit a copy of mark sheet of last exam passed along with the going economic year The courses offered: income certificate of the family and then students are interviewed for the final selection. 1. Computer Education course (10 Days) This year the process started on 7th of September for the submission of applications and completed on 21 September To Register: Mail at [email protected] 2. Online Vocational IT course (3 Months) in which total of 535 students submitted their applications and 501 appeared for interview. The interview was held (Full Name,Department,Class,Contact NO., 3. Solar Energy Training course (2 Months) on 5th & 7th October which was processed by 12 faculty members of the college. 46 students are given 100% fee Email Id,Choice OF Day(Sat./Sun. Or both), 4. Media course (1 Month to 6 Months) concession, 99 students are given 50 % fee concession. And scholarships was awarded to 40 students. 5. Wellness and Health course (3 Months) Convenient Time and Course) 6. Self Defence course (15 Months) 7. Senior Person Care course (3 Months) 8. Vermi Compost course (1 Week) Commerce Internships 9. Training for Insurance Sector (3 Months) 1. Porter: online marketplace for logistics. 10. Training for Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management (3 Months) 2. Butterflies: NGO, content writers. 11. Training in Bio Base Technology (45 Days) 3. Seherr: virtual non-profit endeavour, Campus 12. Translation course (English-Hindi)(French-English)(6 Months) Ambassadors. Science Internships 4. The Souled Store: online merchandising company, Marketing Interns. 1. Visiting/Summer Student Program in Theoretical Computer Science, IMSc Chennai. Application deadlines: 5. GharPeTutor.com: online tuition, online tutors. February 15 for the next May-July summer period, April 15 for the August-November period and October 15 for 6. Hippo Innovations Private Limited, Intern-Customer. the January-April period. 7. Josh Talks, Content writer and Film Maker. 2.. Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2016 (SRFP2016) - Last date - 30th November,2016 8. Routofy:changing travel search, Market Research 3.. Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2016 - North America-Last date November 30, 2015 at 11:59pm PST. Analyst. 4.. NASA LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science Last Date- January 8, 2016. 9. StudentEmi: provide instant credit to students to buy 5.. Visiting Students Program Raman Research Institute, Bangalore. Last Date - Before January,2015. products online , Marketing Interns. 6. Shell Ideas 360 Competition Last Date for submission of stage ideas is December 15, 2015 this year. 10. Cityfurnish.com: Pay-per-use service in the furniture 7. Viterbi-India Program- Last date - November 15, 2015. industry, business developing intern.

Vision Society Team: Soceity Convener: Mr. Brij Mohan, Department of Mathematics. 1. Vishnu Modi - Physics (H.) III Y. 2. Mohit Khurana - Physics (H.) III Y. 3. Aditya Gupta - B.Tech Computer Science III Y. 4. Shubham Kumar - B.Tech Computer Science III Y. 5. Gopal Vishwakarma - B.Tech Computer Science III Y. 6.Manoj Gupta - History (H.) III Y. 7.Harshit Saxena - English (H.) III Y. 8. Pooja Kaushik - English (H.) III Y. 9. Nidhi Jain - English (H.) II Y. 10.Pragaya Thakur - English (H.) II Y. 11. Tabinda Jamal English (H.) II Y. 12. Payal Rauniyar -B.Com (H.) I Y. 13. Ayushi Jain - B.Com (H.) I Y. 14. Harshita Gupta - B.Com (H.) I Y. 15. Tanuja Chandrika - Zoology (H.) I Y.

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